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Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

CEO Insights

Why the operator of US’ biggest container port wants closer ties with Singapore

It makes sense for Port of Los Angeles to have “very good, strong relations with Singapore” the Port of Los Angeles executive director Eugene Seroka, since disruptions to key shipping waterways is forcing many ships to head for the US West Coast through Singapore.
It makes sense for Port of Los Angeles to have “very good, strong relations with Singapore” the Port of Los Angeles executive director Eugene Seroka, since disruptions to key shipping waterways is forcing many ships to head for the US West Coast through Singapore.

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Autonomous vessels, cleaner fuels: Inside Singapore's plan to keep its edge in shipping

fortescue green pioneer at sea
fortescue green pioneer at sea

MPA probing collision between Chinese fishing vessel and Panama-flagged ship in S’pore waters

Crew members on the smaller Chinese fishing vessel hold on to railings as the ship appears to tilt significantly to its side.
Crew members on the smaller Chinese fishing vessel hold on to railings as the ship appears to tilt significantly to its side.

MPA coordinates rescue of 25 crew members from container vessel off Vietnam’s coast

The rescue took place within Singapore’s maritime search and rescue region, about 300km east of Vietnam.
The rescue took place within Singapore’s maritime search and rescue region, about 300km east of Vietnam.

Indonesia, Malaysia, S’pore commit to keep Malacca, Singapore straits free, open, safe

Regional guidelines to improve coordination for ships in distress, which need a safe location to carry out repairs or discharge cargo, are expected to be finalised within the year.
Regional guidelines to improve coordination for ships in distress, which need a safe location to carry out repairs or discharge cargo, are expected to be finalised within the year.

Drones used for the first time to fight fire on ship in Pasir Panjang terminal

Drones were used to help emergency workers locate hot spots on the container vessel that caught fire in Pasir Panjang Terminal in April.
Drones were used to help emergency workers locate hot spots on the container vessel that caught fire in Pasir Panjang Terminal in April.

Singapore issues new licences for LNG bunkering supply

Companies will have to provide LNG bunkering services including fuel supply, storage, cargo transfer and delivery to vessels.
Companies will have to provide LNG bunkering services including fuel supply, storage, cargo transfer and delivery to vessels.

Singapore is world’s top maritime centre for 13th consecutive year

The 2026 Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index Report gave Singapore a score of 99.32 out of 100.
The 2026 Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index Report gave Singapore a score of 99.32 out of 100.

All 21 crew members on board S’pore-flagged ship in Hormuz Strait safe after projectile strike: MPA

Vessel Ever Lovely has since completed its transit through the waterway, and is continuing its voyage as scheduled.
Vessel Ever Lovely has since completed its transit through the waterway, and is continuing its voyage as scheduled.

Singapore retains Best Global Seaport title at Asian awards

It marks the fifth time Singapore has clinched the global seaport award.
It marks the fifth time Singapore has clinched the global seaport award.

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